1, TPS Venezuela -Current Status as of October 10, 2025
The following is the status of the TPS designations as of October 10, 2025:
2021 TPS Venezuela Designation
- EADs that expire September 10, 2025, March 10, 2024, or September 9, 2022, under the 2021 designation are valid until November 7, 2025.
- DHS will not extend the 2021 TPS Venezuela designation beyond the 60-day transition period stated in the Federal Register Notice issued September 8, 2025.
2023 TPS Venezuela Designation
- EADs based on the 2023 designation are likely to be treated as having expired on April 2, 2025, given the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling.
- Caveat: TPS-related EADs issued on or before February 5, 2025, with a “Card Expires” date of October 2, 2026, will remain valid and the TPS recipients will continue to have work authorization through October 2, 2026.
- USCIS updated the TPS website on October 10, 2025, with the following: “If an individual registered under the January 17, 2025 extension notice “and have a Form I-94 issued with October 2, 2026 expiration dates on or before Feb. 5, 2025, and you have a pending EAD renewal application that was received before Feb. 6, 2025, that notice automatically extends the validity of your EAD issued under the TPS designation of Venezuela with an original expiration date of Sept. 10, 2025 or April 2, 2025 for up to 540 days.”
2, What Families and Citizenship Applicants Need to Know
As immigration policies continue to evolve, staying informed is critical. Here are this week’s key updates affecting family-based immigration, citizenship, and naturalization.
Family-Based Immigration: Small Visa Bulletin Movements & Stricter USCIS Review
The latest November Visa Bulletin indicates modest progress in some family-sponsored green card categories, while others remain stalled or retrogress slightly. Importantly, starting in 2025, USCIS has adopted a stricter review approach—minor filing errors or missing documents can now lead to outright denials without a chance to fix them. Families should prepare applications carefully to avoid delays or denials.
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), which helps protect children from “aging out,” now uses stricter priority date calculations. Some children might lose eligibility if their cases aren’t processed quickly.
More Challenging Naturalization Civics Test Now in Effect
As of October 20, 2025, USCIS has implemented a significantly tougher naturalization civics test. Applicants now face more questions and a higher passing score requirement. While the English test remains the same, this change means applicants must study more material and prepare thoroughly. Legal guidance and study resources can help navigate this change.
What This Means for You
Navigating family immigration and citizenship applications in this changing environment demands careful preparation and expert legal advice. Minor mistakes may no longer be tolerated, and foundational knowledge—especially for the naturalization test—is more important than ever.
If you or your family are considering immigration applications, please contact The Law Office of Mariana Toledo-Hermina to ensure your case is handled with the utmost expertise and attention.